Wait look at this image of the people picking apart the new Carrie adaptation and doing a bad job of hiding that they just hate shows about women:

Somewhere in between nostalgia for the MMO and a crowded survival crafting genre, we have RuneScape: Dragonwilds. It sort of complicates how I feel about the game, for better or worse. Some thoughts over at Fandom Rising: fandomrising.com/2026/10/06/r... #RuneScape #Dragonwilds

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is Complicated to Review - Fandom Rising

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Review - Taylor details this nostalgic experience in a crowded survival crafting genre, with hits and misses.

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Finally played through Halo Campaign Evolved. If Activision is going to bring this franchise back to life, it might not be as hard as we’re making it out to be. My latest on @phenixxgaming.bsky.social web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/09/28/a... #Halo #XBOX #Activision

Activision Successfully Reboots Halo If They Do These 3 Things

Halo is now in the hands of Activision, the best-selling FPS publisher of the entire industry. Here’s what needs to happen for their Halo project to be a hit.

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Dragon Quest XI feels right at home on the Switch 2, a console I'm increasingly eager to load up with more and more @square-enix-games.com games. A JRPG in handheld mode just feels right to me. My review for @phenixxgaming.bsky.social: web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/09/24/d... #DragonQuest

Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition (Switch 2) Review

Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition is now on Switch 2 with a ton of great enhancements and updates. Check out Taylor’s review here!

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We're slowly moving closer to my preferred method of choosing who to vote for: who thinks I'm the cutest.

PatriotTakes 🇺🇸@patriottakes.bsky.social · 2w ago

GOP Candidate Says Ugly People Are the Majority in Part of His District Brandon Herrera: Unattractive people Are “not the minority” in San Antonio. meidasnews.com/news/gop-can...

A decade ago, I saw Phoebe Bridgers open for Julien Baker at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Fast forward to 2026, and she's headlining two sold-out nights at the United Center. Some thoughts on #TheLostTour and what made this show special for me: fandomrising.com/2026/09/24/r... #PhoebeBridgers

Review: Phoebe Bridgers Brings "The Lost Tour" to Chicago - Fandom Rising

Phoebe Bridgers Lost Tour stop in Chicago was a spectacle, and very much enhanced by its no-phones policy and elaborate stage design.

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New review is up and it’s perfect timing for the fall equinox. If you’re big on horror aesthetics but don’t love the actual horror, I’ve got a Metroidvania for you. My review of Well Dweller, out now on #NintendoSwitch: fandomrising.com/2026/09/22/w... #KyleThompson #WellDweller #Metroidvania

Review: Well Dweller is an Atmospheric Metroidvania Worth Your Time - Fandom Rising

Well Dweller is a gorgeous new Metroidvania that feels fresh and full of life from developer Kyle Thompson. Read a review for Switch here.

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We live in a golden age of statements from video game companies that sound like estranged family explaining that they know they fucked up, they’ve worked on themselves, and they’re gonna do better now. And it’s only been a month since they told everyone to go fuck themselves and did a burnout.

It sort of feels like I’ve gotta give Destiny 2 a try now, right?

Idk if I’m crazy, but I’m almost scared to start the new Fire Emblem because of the commitment it’s gonna take. Like I waited all this time for Fortune’s Weave just to be intimidated by it

I'm finally through #Onimusha, and I can't recall a better series reboot than this in quite some time. From the casual concept of a "ninja #ResidentEvil" to a formidable IP in its own right, #Capcom is firing on all cylinders. My review: fandomrising.com/2026/09/17/r...

Review: Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an All-Time Series Reboot

Onimusha: Way of the Sword might be the best reboot of a franchise we've seen in years. Here's our review of Capcom's lastest game.

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Bill Skarsgård has so many great performances but look. A Metal Gear gameplay loop where you play as Pennywise stealth-stalking residents of a locked-down Derry would move units like you’ve never seen before.

I’m anxiously anticipating the #OcarinaofTime remake, and for all of the changes they’re making, not taking out loading screens makes sense to me given what Nintendo seems to prioritize when adding modern features to classic games. Some thoughts: fandomrising.com/2026/09/10/o... #Zelda #OOT

Ocarina of Time Loading Screens - What Makes a Game Modern?

Nintendo leaving in Ocarina of Time loading screens for their upcoming remake is just as artistic of a choice as its graphical upgrades.

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Happy #NHL27 Day to all who celebrate. This series means a lot to me and it’s wild to think I’ve been reviewing these games for sites going on a decade. Full thoughts and feelings (frustrations?) below:

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NHL 27 (Xbox Series X) Review This year's EA NHL release is here, but does NHL 27 take the franchise forward? Check out Taylor's thoughts here! https://web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/09/08/nhl-27-xbox-series-x-review/

If you play tactical games or love Star Wars, it’s hard to imagine you’re not thrilled with @bitreactor.com’s vision for a #CloneWars era #XCOM style adventure. Star Wars Zero Company is a 4.5/5, and hopefully, just the beginning. Full Review: fandomrising.com/2026/09/04/r...

Review: Star Wars Zero Company Hits Nearly Every Shot - Fandom Rising

Star Wars Zero Company is a gem of a tactical experience, and aside from a few issues, is a near-perfect strategy game.

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At what point after the Death Stranding launch did Sony start whispering “we might not want to do this again” despite the GOTY nominations and high reviews? Hard to imagine why they’d wanna abandon the Kojima ship when he’s the top auteur of the medium and has been for so long.

Xbox doesn't lack consistency, it's just not the right kind of consistency. #xbox #gamepass

Simpsons Sideshow Bob

Alt: Simpsons Sideshow Bob continuously stepping on rakes; Xbox is doing this with their poor decision-making.

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Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming - Starting November, Game Pass plans include a set number of cloud gaming hours: Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours Game Pass Premium: 10 hours Game Pass Essential: 5 hours non-Game Pass users can purchase cloud playtime hours news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

I haven’t kept up with YouTube creators in a long time, but I have premium for free for the next two months. What creators should I binge? I’ve watched every single @jasonschreier.bsky.social video in the last 24 hours and feel infinite. #OneTakeSchreier

'Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customers' "It's just not our money to keep, and it felt really good to give it back. That's an easy way to know you made the right decision." - Panic co-founder Cabel Sasser www.gamedeveloper.com/business/pla...

FromSoft said "let's try the Star Wars approach to naming our characters"

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My favorite #Xenoblade game got the #Switch2 treatment - and shocker - it's still an all-timer.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a modernized version of a great RPG. Check out Taylor's thoughts on it here! https://web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/08/17/xenoblade-chronicles-2-nintendo-switch-2-edition-review/

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a modernized version of a great RPG. Check out Taylor's thoughts on it here! https://web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/08/17/xenoblade-chronicles-2-nintendo-switch-2-edition-review/

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review

In the long list of Nintendo franchises, Xenoblade Chronicles has slowly become a unique and standout example of the game company's lineup diversity. Monolith Soft is one of the most underrated studios in Nintendo's roster, providing great support for top-tier titles and, of course, the franchise it's best known for now. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition takes the 2017 action-JRPG and refreshes it with the power of the Switch 2.

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It’s shaping up to be a good fall on the #Switch and #Switch2. Exclude the OOT remake and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and it’s STILL jam-packed 🙏🏼 My excitement in words for @phenixxgaming.bsky.social: web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/07/30/t...

Taylor’s Most Anticipated Switch Releases for Fall 2026

This Fall is set to be big for the Switch and Switch 2. Check out Taylor’s most anticipated releases here!

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Finally played through #FFVIIRebirth on Switch 2 and loved my experience. Review is up now! #nintendoswitch2 #ffvii #finalfantasy

Phenixx Gaming@phenixxgaming.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Nintendo Switch 2) Review Final Fantasy VII Rebirth runs incredibly well on Switch 2, with minor consolations. Check out Taylor's review here! https://web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/07/09/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-nintendo-switch-2-review/

@gameovergreggy.bsky.social wild example of the brutality of the Xbox layoffs to maybe mention during KFGD tomorrow: Friday: raise Monday: laid off Insane that so many people are happy that things “weren’t as bad as they could be” with thousands and their families navigating poor management

@blessingjr.bsky.social wild example of the brutality of the Xbox layoffs to maybe mention during KFGD tomorrow: Friday: raise Monday: laid off Insane that so many people are happy that things “weren’t as bad as they could be” with thousands of people and their families navigating poor management

Moonlight Peaks is the spooky cozy game of my dreams. Big thanks to @xseedgames.bsky.social for the review opportunity!

Phenixx Gaming@phenixxgaming.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Moonlight Peaks (Nintendo Switch 2) Review Moonlight Peaks puts a spooky spin on the farming life sim experience. Check out Taylor's review here! https://web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/07/06/moonlight-peaks-nintendo-switch-2-review/

As a TV production nerd, the 24 hour live ABC #DisneyCelebratesAmerica special has been so well done. I appreciate the time they’ve spent exploring native folks, slavery, and the darker chapters of American history.

Is Splatoon Raiders a potential new side-series in the making for Nintendo?

Phenixx Gaming@phenixxgaming.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct Rundown Splatoon Raiders is shaping up to be a highly-anticipated summer release. Check out Taylor's scoop from the Direct here! https://web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/07/01/splatoon-raiders-nintendo-direct-rundown/

New Knockout Tour Routes Added to Mario Kart World The latest patch for Mario Kart World added new routes and a few other updates. Check out Taylor's scoop here! https://web.phenixxgaming.com/2026/07/02/new-knockout-tour-routes-added-to-mario-kart-world/

New Knockout Tour Routes Added to Mario Kart World

In a new update to Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2, new routes have been added to Knockout Tour, one of the game's signature modes. A few other updates are included in the Ver. 1.7.0 update, but new ways to explore the massive map of the game are certainly a welcome addition for players hungry for more ways to explore 

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